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(PCC Only) Public Safety Community Service Officer

Requisition ID	req2506
Department	Public Safety
Campus	SY-Sylvania Campus
Employment Type	Classified-Full Time
Best Consideration Date	6/28/2025
Position Summary	Under the direction of management, the Public Safety Community Service Offer performs general duty public safety work in the protection of life and property throughout the College. Utilizing established procedures, this Officer responds and takes appropriate action to support Public Safety personnel and the conduct of their duties. The Community Service Officer conducts foot, bicycle and vehicle patrol, assists with the enforcement of state and local laws, and College policy (e.g., Tobacco Free Policy) and regulations, and provides a broad scope of assistance to students, staff, faculty, and the public. This ranges from dispensing simple directions to assisting officers in support of emergency medical first responder activities and the intervention in situations of criminal or violent nature. The Community Service Officer also conducts and completes all training requirements required for Public Safety officers. See the classification description for additional information:
Candidate Profile	These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position. Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications. Minimum Qualifications To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked). High school diploma or equivalent Must be a minimum of 21 years of age The successful candidate also must: Be able to complete the Public Safety Field Training and Evaluation Program within six months of hire Have, or be able to obtain within six months of hire: Emergency Medical, Basic First Aid, Basic CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), and Basic AED (Automated External Defibrillator certifications) Be able to obtain a current assigned Department of Public Safety Standards and Training certifications, (training provided by the Public Safety Department) within 30 days of employment Be able to pass a criminal history background investigation and must not have been convicted of a felony crime or any crime for which a maximum term of imprisonment of more than one year may be imposed Must not have been convicted of any law violations of this state or any other jurisdiction involving the unlawful use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of a controlled substance, narcotic, or dangerous drug Be bondable Have a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Oregon and possess an acceptable driving record
Position Grade	19
Starting Salary Expectations	The first two steps of the range are: $55,159 and $56,813 per year. Higher salary placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity.
Position Grade Salary Range	$55159 to $88510 Annual Salary
FTE	1
PCC Benefits	PCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs. PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement. Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waiver for yourself, domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age. Partial tuition reimbursement for yourself at other accredited institutions (full-time employees only). Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service) 8 hours of sick leave per month 24 hours of additional personal leave days per year 12 Paid holidays View a complete list of PCC benefits.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements	Typically work is five days a week on either days or afternoon shifts. However, must be able to work rotating shifts and days off with overtime as required, and early/late hours with call-back hours as needed. Must be able to work inside and outside in extreme weather conditions. May be exposed to stressful or potentially dangerous situations or incidents. Must be able to adapt to rapidly changing environments and continual interruptions during shifts. Must meet the following requirements: possess normal color discrimination, binocular coordination, and peripheral vision; possess uncorrected or corrected visual acuity of 20/20 in both eyes combined; possess unaided or aided hearing with a hearing threshold level that does not exceed 25 dB in either ear at the frequencies of 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz (or an average in both ears of 25 dB for frequencies 500, 1000, 2000), 35 dB for 3000 Hz, and 45 dB for 4000 Hz. Must be able to stand for long periods of time; walk, run, climb, bend, stoop and lift weights commensurate with need to perform medical and/or other assistance; sprint for short spans of time; wear a uniform and equipment weighing approximately 25 pounds; be physically fit and able to use physical force to intervene in situations when necessary.
Background Check Required	Yes

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

Veterans: DD214
Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.

Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.

Special Conditions for this position:

This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). Campus Security Authorities must immediately report Clery Act crimes that occurred on Portland Community College’s Clery geography on the Crime Incident Report (CIRTrac™) located on the Department of Public Safety’s Clery Act compliance webpage. Following entry of a report on CIRTrac™ PCC’s Clery Specialist will (1) analyze the report for issuance of a timely warning or emergency notification; and (2) will determine if the report should be included in the annual statistical disclosures. The Clery Specialist shall annually assign CSAs online Clery Act training to ensure they are provided proper training to fulfill their reporting responsibilities required by the Clery Act and PCC’s Clery Act policy.